‘Together’

Published: Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 9:55 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 9:55 a.m.

Carole Repici of Hendersonville is objecting to the “consistent Republican bias” she says is finding its way into the Mountains to Molehills column. “The vast majority of (comments) denigrate one party, the Democrats, and particularly our president,” she says. “The bias is noted and not appreciated in all quarters. This right leaning ... is particularly inappropriate at this time. President Barack Obama won this latest election. The Republicans ran a poor candidate with extreme and sometimes opposing ideas in a badly run campaign. That’s behind us now, and this is the time to unite and look forward to solving the many problems we, as a nation, face together, not still fighting and backstabbing. As I learned from a course in Beyond War and from the Buddha, you are over there with your ideas, I am here with mine. Out there is a third way where we find some common ground and build on that to solve our problems and learn to live together in peace.”

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QUIPS KEVIN GUYETTE of Hendersonville: “If there are really people out there stupid enough to even suggest that President Barack Obama is a communist or that his policies are leading the United States into communism, I have a suggestion for you: Leave!”

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HOMEGROWN: Mary Ann Osby of Mills River has a suggestion for folks concerned about the meat and poultry they are consuming. “Get in touch with your local farmers markets,” she says. “Local farmers are still selling homegrown produce, eggs and meats during the winter. Buying local is never more satisfying than when the community supports these dedicated farmers and their families. The Mills River Farmers’ Market will reopen in May, but Brittain Farms in Mills River has lots for sale. Linda and Joe are selling direct on their farm Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Call during the week if you need products before Saturday. The phone number is 891-3332, and the farm is at 100 Old Turnpike Road in Mills River. They currently have collards, kale, kohlrabi, whole chickens, grass-fed beef and duck eggs. The following farmers are selling every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Transylvania County Tailgate Market located on the corner of Johnson and Jordan streets: Calee’s Coops, featuring fresh, free-range eggs and fresh pork products ranging from sausage to chops and roasts. Calee’s Coops products also are available at Healthy Harvest, Food Matters and Whistlestop Market, or call 877-3796; Cheeryfield Farms, featuring beef, lamb and wool products.”

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‘WHO WAS THAT?’: After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the 4-year-old say with a trembling voice, “Who was that?”

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Blue Ridge Community Health Services is offering a Lunch and Learn session Jan. 30 to anyone interested in hearing about the history of the organization and wanting to tour the medical facility. The session is open to the public and will run from noon to 1 p.m. in the Community Education Room on the second floor of the medical building at the corner of Howard Gap Road and Highway 64 East. For more information or to register, contact Tanya Burdette at 233-2226 or tburdette@brchs.com. Blue Ridge Community Health Services has been serving Hendersonville and the surrounding communities for 50 years in an effort to provide high-quality and affordable medical, dental and mental health care as well as promote health awareness.

<p>Carole Repici of Hendersonville is objecting to the “consistent Republican bias” she says is finding its way into the Mountains to Molehills column. “The vast majority of (comments) denigrate one party, the Democrats, and particularly our president,” she says. “The bias is noted and not appreciated in all quarters. This right leaning ... is particularly inappropriate at this time. President Barack Obama won this latest election. The Republicans ran a poor candidate with extreme and sometimes opposing ideas in a badly run campaign. That's behind us now, and this is the time to unite and look forward to solving the many problems we, as a nation, face together, not still fighting and backstabbing. As I learned from a course in Beyond War and from the Buddha, you are over there with your ideas, I am here with mine. Out there is a third way where we find some common ground and build on that to solve our problems and learn to live together in peace.”</p><p>◆</p><p>QUIPS KEVIN GUYETTE of Hendersonville: “If there are really people out there stupid enough to even suggest that President Barack Obama is a communist or that his policies are leading the United States into communism, I have a suggestion for you: Leave!”</p><p>◆</p><p>HOMEGROWN: Mary Ann Osby of Mills River has a suggestion for folks concerned about the meat and poultry they are consuming. “Get in touch with your local farmers markets,” she says. “Local farmers are still selling homegrown produce, eggs and meats during the winter. Buying local is never more satisfying than when the community supports these dedicated farmers and their families. The Mills River Farmers' Market will reopen in May, but Brittain Farms in Mills River has lots for sale. Linda and Joe are selling direct on their farm Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Call during the week if you need products before Saturday. The phone number is 891-3332, and the farm is at 100 Old Turnpike Road in Mills River. They currently have collards, kale, kohlrabi, whole chickens, grass-fed beef and duck eggs. The following farmers are selling every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Transylvania County Tailgate Market located on the corner of Johnson and Jordan streets: Calee's Coops, featuring fresh, free-range eggs and fresh pork products ranging from sausage to chops and roasts. Calee's Coops products also are available at Healthy Harvest, Food Matters and Whistlestop Market, or call 877-3796; Cheeryfield Farms, featuring beef, lamb and wool products.”</p><p>◆</p><p>'WHO WAS THAT?': After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the 4-year-old say with a trembling voice, “Who was that?”</p><p>◆</p><p>LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Blue Ridge Community Health Services is offering a Lunch and Learn session Jan. 30 to anyone interested in hearing about the history of the organization and wanting to tour the medical facility. The session is open to the public and will run from noon to 1 p.m. in the Community Education Room on the second floor of the medical building at the corner of Howard Gap Road and Highway 64 East. For more information or to register, contact Tanya Burdette at 233-2226 or tburdette@brchs.com. Blue Ridge Community Health Services has been serving Hendersonville and the surrounding communities for 50 years in an effort to provide high-quality and affordable medical, dental and mental health care as well as promote health awareness.</p><p>Reach Lou Parris at 828-694-7836 or molehills@blueridgenow.com.</p>